R&G ShockTube - SV650.org

CheGuevara · 24-02-22, 11:46 AM

Now I have my shock back from Nitron looking all spiffy and new, I was thinking about keeping it looking (and working) good while the weather might be crap. Wondering if anyone has tried the R&G ShockTube or anything similar?

I have a hugger, but removed it as there wasn't enough room for tyre warmers.

DJ123 · 24-02-22, 06:27 PM

I've got one on my bike. I'll be removing it soon so will let you know what the state of the shock is! (was a brand new Hagon shock), so will be able to see how well it's kept the water/dirt off.

CheGuevara · 25-02-22, 08:04 AM

Brilliant, cheers - keen to hear what you think

DJ123 · 26-02-22, 08:04 PM

All looked ok tbh, a bit of water obviously got in. But i think it's certainly a lot better than if it didn't have one at all

DJ123 · 01-03-22, 11:05 AM

I'll add that i bought 2 more for my new bike . . . .

embee · 02-03-22, 02:03 PM

I made a DIY version from some old bike over-trousers in black waterproof nylon type material. Made a plain tube on the sewing machine, and fixed it in place by gathering the top and using cable ties, leaving the bottom end open so it can drain and breathe. It's been on the Nitron shock for a coupe of years and so far has worked perfectly.
It's important to let them drain any water and keep ventilated.

CheGuevara · 02-03-22, 02:15 PM

Cheers guys. Now I've refit the shock and the new exhaust though, I'm not confident I'll have enough room between the shock and the rear downpipe that I wouldn't be melting/burning it though. Maybe why they don't seem to list an SV-specific one (that I could see).

24-02-22, 11:46 AM	#1
CheGuevara Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 478	R&G ShockTube Now I have my shock back from Nitron looking all spiffy and new, I was thinking about keeping it looking (and working) good while the weather might be crap. Wondering if anyone has tried the R&G ShockTube or anything similar? I have a hugger, but removed it as there wasn't enough room for tyre warmers. __________________ - K9 SV650S: Hel brake lines, carbon end can - SZR660: The project... - K5 SV650S: K7 GSXR750 front end, ZX6RR shock, GB Moto rearsets, Hel brake lines, Renthal risers, Tuono bars, V-Rod headlamp, "JMV" belly pan ~SOLD~ (wonder where it is now)

24-02-22, 06:27 PM	#2
DJ123 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Somewhere over there Posts: 3,245	Re: R&G ShockTube I've got one on my bike. I'll be removing it soon so will let you know what the state of the shock is! (was a brand new Hagon shock), so will be able to see how well it's kept the water/dirt off. __________________ BMW F800ST

25-02-22, 08:04 AM	#3
CheGuevara Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 478	Re: R&G ShockTube Brilliant, cheers - keen to hear what you think __________________ - K9 SV650S: Hel brake lines, carbon end can - SZR660: The project... - K5 SV650S: K7 GSXR750 front end, ZX6RR shock, GB Moto rearsets, Hel brake lines, Renthal risers, Tuono bars, V-Rod headlamp, "JMV" belly pan ~SOLD~ (wonder where it is now)

26-02-22, 08:04 PM	#4
DJ123 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Somewhere over there Posts: 3,245	Re: R&G ShockTube All looked ok tbh, a bit of water obviously got in. But i think it's certainly a lot better than if it didn't have one at all __________________ BMW F800ST

01-03-22, 11:05 AM	#5
DJ123 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Somewhere over there Posts: 3,245	Re: R&G ShockTube I'll add that i bought 2 more for my new bike . . . . __________________ BMW F800ST

02-03-22, 02:03 PM	#6
embee Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 2,801	Re: R&G ShockTube I made a DIY version from some old bike over-trousers in black waterproof nylon type material. Made a plain tube on the sewing machine, and fixed it in place by gathering the top and using cable ties, leaving the bottom end open so it can drain and breathe. It's been on the Nitron shock for a coupe of years and so far has worked perfectly. It's important to let them drain any water and keep ventilated. __________________ "Artificial Intelligence is no match for natural stupidity"

02-03-22, 02:15 PM	#7
CheGuevara Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 478	Re: R&G ShockTube Cheers guys. Now I've refit the shock and the new exhaust though, I'm not confident I'll have enough room between the shock and the rear downpipe that I wouldn't be melting/burning it though. Maybe why they don't seem to list an SV-specific one (that I could see). __________________ - K9 SV650S: Hel brake lines, carbon end can - SZR660: The project... - K5 SV650S: K7 GSXR750 front end, ZX6RR shock, GB Moto rearsets, Hel brake lines, Renthal risers, Tuono bars, V-Rod headlamp, "JMV" belly pan ~SOLD~ (wonder where it is now)